I'm a Suffix Man

Post by **birddog** » March 4th, 2007, 7:45 pm

I've been chunking suffix braid on a baitcaster and 1 sissified spinning reel for the last couple of weeks and I'm liking it. I've always hated Power Pro but the suffix seems to be less prone to windknots.

The stuff will cast a country mile.

The only place I can find it around here is Kevins in Tallahassee (are you listening CairoTrout

) I 1st ordered it from Bass Pro.

Post by **rocket** » March 4th, 2007, 7:57 pm

I didn't like Power Pro the first time I used it, but have grown to love it. However I don't see myself putting it on a baitcaster.

Post by **birddog** » March 4th, 2007, 8:06 pm

You might should try it on the baitcaster, Rocket. I was impressed. Got it on a Curado 100 mounted on a Challenger Marshmaster med. action rod. It'll cast a weightless soft jerkbait forever.

Post by **jsuber** » March 4th, 2007, 8:27 pm

Some people I have met getting wind knots, wound the line on the reel wrong way. There are only two ways.
Some had too light a line on their bait caster and just needed to go up to the next weight class. All of the lines are made of spectra and have several ways they are produced for the market. One makes a stiffer line than the other, and the stiffer one is less prone to knotting. Suffix may be that stiffer line. Here is a story link to Florida Sportsman where they tested seven different brands, and they found that most lines were ver underated on their actual LB test. Which is fine by me. I myself like using the smaller diameter lines to give myself more line to tire out those big ones. I also like having a lighter line ot throw my lures farther.

http://www.floridasportsman.com/gear/051148/index.html

Post by **sundown** » March 4th, 2007, 8:32 pm

What pound test you use on the Curado, BD?

Post by **birddog** » March 4th, 2007, 8:37 pm

I went with the 20 lb. Being gunshy of braid I hoped the heavier test would be easier to pick out knots. It hasn't really been an issue.

Put 10 lb. on the spinner.

Post by **jsuber** » March 4th, 2007, 8:37 pm

I got 2lb on My Chronarch which is equal to 10lb test and according to that chart really equals 23 lb test.

Post by **rocket** » March 4th, 2007, 8:37 pm

birddog wrote:You might should try it on the baitcaster, Rocket. I was impressed. Got it on a Curado 100 mounted on a Challenger Marshmaster med. action rod. It'll cast a weightless soft jerkbait forever.

I might give it a try

Seachaser · Post by **Seachaser** » March 5th, 2007, 8:41 am

Wind knots are actually the design of the rod and reel. Most mid range and lower equipement are not designed for braid. They actually make a guide that is wind knot proof, but is pricey. The japanese are way ahead of us on braid use. Most Daiwas are made for braid. You can tell by the slant of the spool. Another trick is closing the bail by hand with tension on the line.

Post by **Atticus** » March 5th, 2007, 9:36 am

I have heard good stuff about the Suffix.

Never tried it though - I am invested in Power Pro. Suffix may well be my next spectra purchase.

leonreno · Post by **leonreno** » March 5th, 2007, 10:07 am

Just bought some Suffix braid myself from Kevin's (for some reason they are the cheapest on this around $12.99) Also there is a $6/$10 rebate on one spool of Sufix braid on their website.

REBATE SUFIX

I have not used the line yet but hope to soon, let you know how it works out.

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » March 5th, 2007, 10:51 am

The big wind knots are ugly when they happen but I've found that the biggest issue is if the reel is made to handle it. Shimannos.

Post by **Barhopr** » March 5th, 2007, 11:26 am

Thinking of trying either one on a stradic. I'm not sure but I think I missed several good bites @ Keaton with BD the other day because I couldn't feel the lite bite.

Post by **Eerman** » March 5th, 2007, 12:24 pm

Like the suffix...like the Stren

Anybody use the Fireline "Crystal" yet?

Post by **Nathan** » March 5th, 2007, 12:44 pm

I agree on the Suffix braid.

I have now eliminated PowerPro from my arsenal and only fish Suffix or Tuf-Line when it comes to braid. Suffix is a much smoother line for its size than PP. It is also available in the lighter # tests like PP. The lightest line available from Tuf-Line is 15#.

Nathan